What are deacons, anyway? What do we need from the diaconate today? Would women’s inclusion in the order of deacons help or hinder the Church’s mission in our local communities? The October 2024 Final Document of the Synod on Synodality—official church teaching—states that “the question of women’s access to diaconal ministry remains open. This discernment […]
New to Discerning Deacons? You’re invited to join a Welcome Call! Connect with other newcomers, learn about the mission and history of Discerning Deacons and learn how you can get involved in renewing the diaconate for our times. This call will include an invitation to join our efforts to contribute to the discernment about the […]
New to Discerning Deacons? You’re invited to join a Welcome Call! Connect with other newcomers, learn about the mission and history of Discerning Deacons and learn how you can get involved in renewing the diaconate for our times. This call will include an invitation to join our efforts to contribute to the discernment about the […]
A six-week online workshop for those who want to hear a fresh word from God, gather wisdom and support from others, and do the work your soul must have. about the workshop What if you could treat yourself to a deep-dive into your call – for this season of your life, for this moment in […]
A six-week online workshop for those who want to hear a fresh word from God, gather wisdom and support from others, and do the work your soul must have. about the workshop What if you could treat yourself to a deep-dive into your call – for this season of your life, for this moment in […]
New to Discerning Deacons? You’re invited to join a Welcome Call! Connect with other newcomers, get a crash course in Discerning Deacons 101, and consider your next steps with DD. Register for this or future Welcome Calls at the link below!
In honor of the Jubilee Year, Discerning Deacons is offering a formation series equipping preachers and Ministers of the Word with tools and narratives that bridge the Sacred Word to the Cries of the People and the Cries of the Earth, animating the People of God to act in hope and care for our common […]
Sr. Donna Ciangio, O.P., Chancellor of the Archdiocese of Newark and renowned pastoral leader offered an accessible and fun presentation to help share the good news about all the women who played vital roles in ministry and mission throughout our Church’s history. Sr. Donna brings decades of experience in parish vitality, faith formation, and spiritual […]
So you attended a St. Phoebe Day celebration this September…now what? In 2024, Pope Francis made the Final Document of the Synod on Synodality official church teaching, including the groundbreaking Paragraph 60, which affirms that the question about women’s access to diaconal ministry remains open and that the discernment should continue. Join Discerning Deacons this […]
So you attended a St. Phoebe Day celebration this September…now what? In 2024, Pope Francis made the Final Document of the Synod on Synodality official church teaching, including the groundbreaking Paragraph 60, which affirms that the question about women’s access to diaconal ministry remains open and that the discernment should continue. Join Discerning Deacons this […]
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